Le Havre, France

Cruise Port

Le Havre

City in Normandy, France.

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Overview

Le Havre is a cruise port in France. It lies on the coast at approximately 49.49, 0.1.

About Le Havre

Le Havre is a major port city in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. It is situated on the right bank of the estuary of the river Seine on the English Channel southwest of the Pays de Caux, very close to the Prime Meridian. Le Havre is the busiest port on the northern French Coast and largest container port in France. it is the second largest city in the Normandy region of France with total population of the greater Le Havre conurbation being smaller than that of Rouen. It is also the second largest subprefecture in France, after only Reims. The name Le Havre means ‘the harbour’ or ‘the port’. Its inhabitants are known as Havrais (masculine) or Havraises (feminine).

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Le Havre — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Le Havre

Panorama of Le Havre, September
Panorama of Le Havre, September
Le Havre, St. Joseph Church
Le Havre, St. Joseph Church
Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Havre, 10 August
Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Havre, 10 August
Star princess (port of Le Havre)
Star princess (port of Le Havre)

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 22°C in Jul and coolest around 8°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
8°
4°
Feb
10°
5°
Mar
12°
6°
Apr
13°
6°
May
16°
10°
Jun
21°
14°
Jul
22°
16°
Aug
21°
16°
Sep
21°
15°
Oct
17°
12°
Nov
12°
8°
Dec
9°
6°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Le Havre the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Le Havre, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →